Retail Sales Associate
Girl Scouts of Historic Georgia
1,665 reviews
Athens, GA 30606
$13 - $15 an hour - Full-time
Girl Scouts of Historic Georgia
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Salary
$13 - $15 an hour
Job Type
Full-time
Qualifications
• Retail sales: 1 year (Required)
• Customer service: 1 year (Required)
• Microsoft Office: 1 year (Required)
• Day Shift (Preferred)
• Night Shift (Preferred)
• Driver's License (Preferred)
Benefits
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401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Disability insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
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Full Job Description Are you looking to join an AMAZING organization whose philosophy it is to partner with its employees to direct and coordinate the organization’s goals? Would you want to collaborate as a member of a team characterized by dignity, honesty, courtesy, respect, and equitable treatment? Do you desire the opportunity to broaden your experience as a professional, challenge yourself personally, and advance your career at your pace? Want to work with a management team who supports, recognizes, and appreciates you for a job well done?
At Girl Scouts of Historic Georgia, Inc., we recognize and acknowledge that our employees are our greatest asset. We are totally committed to hiring the best people, providing opportunities to develop their talent to their fullest potential, and rewarding outstanding performers. At Girl Scouts of Historic Georgia, we are committed to living out our mission of building up girls with COURAGE , CONFIDENCE , and CHARACTER to make our local communities and the world a better place.
To do that, Girl Scouts of Historic Georgia starts with BELIEVING in the power of girls. Our Girl Scout Leadership Experience is a one-of-a-kind leadership development program for girls, with proven results. It is based on time-tested methods and research-backed programming that help girls take the lead—in their own lives and in the world.
Facilitated by our Girl Scout Leadership, we CONNECT with communities in over 125 counties throughout Georgia (122 counties), Alabama (1 county), and South Carolina (2 counties). We partner with multiple charitable organizations to work together in support of individualized needs of those local communities.
Want to GET INVOLVED with your local community? Want the opportunity to pursue your dream job? Want to make a difference in your world? Join our amazing team at Girl Scouts of Historic Georgia.
Girl Scouts of Historic Georgia offers a competitive salary and benefits like, Medical, Dental, Vision, Short/Long Term Disability, Critical Illness, Life and more. To eligible employees, we offer paid vacation, parental leave, sick days, and holidays, as well as a 401(k)-retirement plan.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Retail Sales Associate need to possess excellent customer service skills. Our Retail Sales Associate ensure the retail shop is stocked and tidy, receive incoming deliveries, process sale transactions on the point-of-sale register.
ACCOUNTABILITIES
· Provides excellent customer service to our customers, volunteers, and staff.
· Operates the retail shop in a service center in accordance with GSUSA and GSHG guidelines.
· Promotes the sale of Girl Scout merchandise, as well as advertise and promotes initiatives as it relates to merchandise.
· Processes customer orders and returns on-site and via email. Orders are processed using cash, check, and credit card payments. Refunds are processed in accordance with council policies and procedures.
· Receives, inspects, counts, accepts inventory delivers, and reports discrepancies such as shipment shortages and backorders.
· Ensure that merchandise orders, receipts, returns, credits, and payment paperwork are completed in a timely manner.
· Ensures bank deposits are made in a timely manner.
· Maintains and monitors inventory and participates in the annual physical inventory count.
· Answers and directs calls appropriately. Directs visitors to appropriate staff members.
· Responsible for outgoing mail and the distribution of incoming mails
· Perform other duties as necessary and assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION
· Minimum of 2 years’ experience in retail and customer service or equivalent work experience.
· Strong computer skills; proficient in Office 365.
· Excellent oral and written communication skills.
· Ability to work a flexible schedule including evenings/weekends.
· Ability to travel as job requires with occasional overnights.
· Possess a valid driver’s license that meets the council insurance company’s requirement for coverage.
· Ability to model behavior consistent with the Principles of the Girl Scout Mission, Promise, Law, and Values.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
· Walking, standing, bending, stooping, reaching and moderate lifting (up to 30 pounds).
· Must be able to sit at a workstation and/or a computer screen for up to 2 hours at a time.
· Occasional exposure to seasonal weather conditions.
Employee Role in Fund Development and Membership
You are required to have an active role in the council's fund development and membership efforts, as set forth by the CEO.
In addition, as an employee, you are a representative of GSHG, and people form their impressions of the council, in part, based on their interaction with you. Every personal contact is with a current or potential donor to, or member of, the council and, thus, these impressions can influence their actions.
Employees also can play a more active role in fund development and membership by being alert to opportunities to identify potential new donors and volunteers.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $13.00 - $15.00 per hour
Benefits:
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
Schedule:
• 8 hour shift
Ability to commute/relocate:
• Athens, GA 30606: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Experience:
• Retail sales: 1 year (Required)
• Customer service: 1 year (Required)
• Microsoft Office: 1 year (Required)
License/Certification:
• Driver's License (Preferred)
Shift availability:
• Day Shift (Preferred)
• Night Shift (Preferred)
Work Location: One location
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